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Free speech advocates aren’t resting, even after a bill aimed at weakening press freedoms failed in the Florida legislature. Gov. Ron DeSantis wanted to weaken laws and legal precedents that protect journalists who publish criticism of public figures. The measure failed after media of all ideological stripes opposed it. Bobby Block, the executive director of the First Amendment Foundation, says conservative media initially didn’t want to speak out against the bill. “It cost them a little bit,” Block said. “They were very reluctant, I think at first, they were against the governor because of his high profile. But they recognized…

New York state lawmakers, facing the final month of the legislative session, are considering a wide range of measures aimed at addressing the state’s criminal justice and public safety laws as the voters continue to rank crime as one of their top priorities. The measures are mixed: Supporters hope a bill to seal many criminal records is gaining momentum in the state Assembly, while Democrats are also calling for provisions to address theft and assaults on retail workers. And Republicans, meanwhile, are calling for even more changes to the state’s bail law after the budget included provisions to allow judges…

The NEIU Faculty Senate approved a resolution for the Faculty Assembly to hold a vote of confidence in Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Andrea Evans at a special meeting on May 4, 2023. Evans was originally hired by NEIU in 2018 as director of the Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS). She was named interim chancellor by President Gloria J. Gibson in 2022. In her time as interim chancellor, Evans has led a reorganization of NEIU’s colleges and called for budget cuts. She has also been criticized by the Faculty Senate for her lack of communication…

Rep. George Santos (R-Nassau/Queens), who has been under the microscope for fabricating stories about his personal and professional history, will face federal criminal charges and could appear in court as early as Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter. with the subject The FBI and the US Justice Department have been investigating allegations of statements in Santos’ campaign documents, among other matters, although details of the charges were not immediately available last night. CNN first reported that federal investigators have filed charges and that Santos could appear in federal court on Wednesday. Santos and his attorney, Joe Murray,…

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — One week from Tuesday, Democrats will choose theirs candidate in the Philadelphia mayoral primaries. A recent survey suggests it’s a tight race. We’re continuing our series, sitting down with fans of the top five contenders to see why they think their pick is the right choice. RELATED READ: Philadelphia mayoral race: Helen Gym wants to bring big changes to the city On Tuesday, we sat down with a Jeff Brown supporter. “Jeff can bring it back. Jeff can do whatever it takes to get this city to change,” said Aminah Perez. Perez has worked with Brown for…

LIGONIER, Pa. — UPDATE: The board has decided to fire Police Chief John Berger. Stay with Channel 11 News for more details from Tuesday’s meeting. #BREAKING: Motion to fire Chief John Berger made and carried. Berger has been fired from the Ligonier Valley Police Department. @WPXI — Andrew Havranek 📺 (@Andrew_Havranek) May 9, 2023 There are still many unknowns surrounding the raid at the Ligonier Valley Police Department. “I know there’s no desire to go back to life the way it was before Thursday,” said Department Attorney Mark Sorice. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> Ligonier Valley police chief on leave after department…

6:13 PM ET: Criminal charges filed against George Santos – CNN Breaking News Alerts – Podcast on CNN Audio 5:00 PM ET: Trump held responsible, Gaza strikes, breast cancer screening and more 5 things listen toCNN 5 things Tuesday, May 9 On PC On Mobile Smart Speakers Global US Political Business podcast Hear the news as it breaks, right in your podcast app. From the team behind CNN 5 Things. 6:13 PM ET: Criminal charges have been filed against George Santos Breaking news alerts from CNN May 9, 2023 6:16 p.m. EDT Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against New…

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against Rep. George Santos, RN.Y., seconds a multiple media. It was not immediately clear what the charges would focus on, but multiple media outlets say Santos is expected to appear in federal court in Brooklyn on Wednesday. The congressman’s falsehoods and misrepresentations about his past and campaign finance documents have brought him under scrutiny from local, state and federal prosecutors, as well as prominent members of both parties. The US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York declined to comment to Spectrum News. Representatives for Santos did not immediately respond to requests for…